The show goes on, and this show is moving to the Outer Sunset and will be open later this Fall! We're excited to show you our new space. In the meantime, grab your calendar and reserve your fall/winter birthday party, parent support class, prenatal workshops, and more.
Oh, and membership packages are the lowest they'll ever be...so take advantage before Sept 15 when prices go up!
News of Recess' Potrero Hill location's closure has been met with notes of appreciation, gratitude and a bit of sadness. We are slated to open our new location later this fall, but need your support to get it up and running.
“As much fun as my kids had, you saved me when I was at my lowest... you gave me a place to see other parents (aka adults), a place I knew my kids would have fun and be safe, and a community which helped pull me through PPD, even if they didn’t know it. I wish you all the best in your next endeavor and look forward to hearing all about it. Thank you for being part of my SF village!!!”
We have secured a long term lease, and have the benefit of ten years of experience necessary to create build a sustainable community for families in San Francisco. In order to become operational, we need to raise $20,000...and we have a long way to go.
Over the past 10 years, we've served over 12,000 families. We've hosted parties, provided a safe space to play for infants, toddlers & preschoolers, donated monthly visits to Nurse Family Partnership to give first time at risk mothers an opportunity to meet up & play for the past 2 years, we've partnered with Our Family Coalition to provide respite services to LGBQT parents and worked with countless other small businesses and nonprofit organizations to make San Francisco a better place to raise children, get support from other parents and caregivers and lighten the load for families with young children.
“Without the infallible and incredible support of your staff and facilities, I would have never ever made it through my daughter’s infant stage. You affected this first time mom’s life in a way that could never be measured. Thank you and we look forward to Recess Collective.”
This kind of center must continue exist for the wellbeing of new moms, for the sanity of those caring for and raising young children and for the health of our society. We do not want a lack of funds to stop us, but the financial realities have set in and we need to ask for support in order to move forward.
Please consider purchasing a founding community tile which will be proudly displayed in the lobby of Recess Collective. Tiles range from $75 to $500. We'd love to be able to see your name, your child's art work, or a note on there from you every day.
If you can donate $10 or $100, or even purchase/gift a 2 year membership to the new location for $1000, please do so today. We need your support to (re)create this oasis for families in SF.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, potential sources for funding, or just to say hello. Our community has been integral to our success over the past 10 years and we know it will continue to be for decades to come.
Looking forward to the future,
Lisa
As you probably know, Recess in Potrero Hill is open through 8/31 for play, parties & classes and then we'll be moving out to our new home on Taraval.
Read below to check out all the fun that's in store for both locations & our pre-opening deals this month and beyond.
- Saturday 8/11 for Family Yoga with It's Yoga Kids (10:30am, $25 for the whole family!).
- Tuesdays 8/14 & 8/21 for our last two toddler chefs classes (4:30pm, sign up ahead of time!)
- Monday 8/20, Dance Party with Charity Kahn! (noon, $30, includes a day of play)
EXPECTING PARENTS - We have three spots left in September's Childbirth Prep Class, and 2 each in the October Childbirth prep & Newborn Care classes. https://www.recesscollective.org/prenatal
We'll be taking the month of September to relocate to our new location on Taraval, called Recess Collective & should be ready to welcome you this October/November! If you'd like to secure the cheapest prices for membership, join before August 31 with one of our founding packages.
Thank you to all of you who have already become part of our new community. We are super excited & grateful for your support. Looking forward to building a wonderful, cozy, inclusive community with you this year in our new home. I can't wait to share all the great programming we have in store!
The silver lining of Recess' restructuring & relocation is that our services, partnerships, staff and incredible community will live on through Recess Collective. Recess isn't going away, we're evolving.
Our new home will be 2226 Taraval, at 32nd Avenue, in the Outer Sunset. We will have a great playspace designed for children & their parents, ages newborn through 4 years. Our classroom will continue to offer workshops & fitness classes to support your journey as a parent or caregiver...CPR classes, Childbirth Prep, Newborn Care, Baby Sign Language, Parenting your toddler, Potty Training, Sleep & more. Our moderated playgroups will help to build community while supporting new parents. And, of course, our office space will be available for co-working while your little one has childcare in the playspace.
So, Recess is changing and we are moving but, fundamentally, our community space for families with young children will still exist! We hope you take this opportunity to become part of the community in the new location before the space even opens. We're thrilled to offer some great deals to those who enroll now.
